Cheap Calls to Italy — From $0.0341/min
Country code: +39
Landline
BEST VALUE10 min call = $0.34
Mobile
10 min call = $0.90
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How Much Does a Call to Italy Cost?
Quick reference at our base rate of $0.0341/min:
Rate Breakdown — Italy
Rates vary by carrier and line type. Here's exactly what you'll pay per minute.
| Destination | Rate/min | 10 min call |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $0.0341/min | $0.34 |
| Italy - Freephone | $0.0341/min | $0.34 |
| Italy - Mobile LYCATL | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile POSTE | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile Wind Tre | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile Intermatica | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile Vodafone | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile FastWeb | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile ILIAD | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Mobile TIM | $0.0903/min | $0.90 |
| Italy - Special Mobility Services | $0.5177/min | $5.18 |
Rates are per minute, billed per started minute. No connection fees. Updated regularly.
Calling Italy — Things to Know
- Italy is one of the very few countries where you keep the leading 0 on landline numbers when dialing internationally. Most countries make you drop it — Italy is the exception, so don't strip the 0 from Rome (06) or Milan (02).
- WhatsApp is hugely popular in Italy for everyday messaging and app-to-app calls over data. But it won't reach Italian landlines, hotels, restaurants, or businesses on regular phone numbers — for those you need a service that dials the actual number.
- Italy observes EU daylight saving: clocks spring forward the last Sunday in March and fall back the last Sunday in October. For part of the year the gap to the US shifts because the US and EU change clocks on different dates.
- Italian carriers like TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad run the mobile networks, and every mobile number begins with a 3. Mobile and landline rates can differ — check the breakdown table above for exact per-carrier rates.
- BubblyPhone has native iOS and Android apps in addition to the web browser experience. The apps offer one-tap dialing from your contacts, push notifications, and the same per-minute rates. Your account, balance, and call history sync across all devices.
- Every BubblyPhone call can be transcribed by AI for $0.02/min extra. You get a full transcript plus an AI summary of key points — handy for business calls or remembering details from a conversation with family in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I call Italy from the US?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 39 (Italy's country code), then the full Italian number. For landlines, keep the leading 0 — for example +39 06 for Rome. For mobiles, dial +39 then the number starting with 3. From a mobile you can simply use +39.
Do I keep the leading 0 when calling Italy?
Yes — for landlines. Italy is one of the rare countries where you keep the leading 0 in the area code when dialing from abroad. Rome is 06 and Milan is 02, so you dial +39 06 and +39 02 with the zero included. Mobile numbers start with 3 and have no leading 0.
What is Italy's country code?
Italy's country code is +39. After +39 you dial the full national number — landlines keep their leading 0 (e.g., 06 Rome, 02 Milan), and mobiles begin with 3.
How do I call an Italian mobile number?
Italian mobile numbers always start with 3 (carriers include TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad). From abroad, dial +39 then the full mobile number, e.g. +39 3XX XXX XXXX. Unlike landlines, there's no leading 0 on mobiles.
What time should I call Italy?
Italy runs on CET (UTC+1), or CEST (UTC+2) in summer. It's 6 hours ahead of US Eastern and 1 hour ahead of the UK. To reach someone in their evening (6–9 PM Italy time), call around noon–3 PM US Eastern. Use the live clocks above to check the current time.
Are there any hidden fees or connection charges?
BubblyPhone has no connection fees, no monthly fees, and no minimum balance. You pay only for the minutes you use at the rate shown above, billed per minute. Top up from as little as $5.
Can I call Italy from my phone with BubblyPhone?
Yes. You can call Italy from any device — iPhone, Android phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. Our iOS and Android apps use your internet connection (Wi-Fi or data) to place calls to any Italian phone number, mobile or landline, so you avoid your carrier's expensive international rates.
Why not just use WhatsApp to call Italy?
WhatsApp works when both people have smartphones and data. But it can't reach Italian landlines, hotels, restaurants, or businesses on regular phone numbers, or relatives who don't use the app. BubblyPhone calls reach any Italian phone number — mobile or landline.
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